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Offline DJBlackRabbit

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Hey Everyone just picked up my 78 550
« on: February 14, 2022, 05:05:05 PM »
Yo! My name is Ray and I have been riding for about 10 years and I have FINALLY added a vintage bike to my stable A 78 550 shes a $500 barn find that needs a lot of work but I think its doable. I'm always down to ride if anyone is in the Los Angeles area!


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Offline tool14

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Re: Hey Everyone just picked up my 78 550
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2022, 05:17:52 PM »
welcome aboard

Offline MD

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Re: Hey Everyone just picked up my 78 550
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2022, 07:28:49 PM »
Welcome,

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Offline scottly

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Re: Hey Everyone just picked up my 78 550
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2022, 09:07:46 PM »
That looks to be a good deal for $500, other than the butt-ugly seat. ;) Does the motor turn freely? Are the exhaust pipes in good condition, or are they rotted out with rust cancer? The '78 550 would have the up-graded cam cover that fixed the rocker shaft wear problem of the early 500/550.
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Re: Hey Everyone just picked up my 78 550
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2022, 07:14:39 AM »
Welcome from Texas.  +1...throw that seat in the dumpster!
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